What to do with suspected coronavirus
Symptoms of novel coronavirus
Symptoms can range from mild illness with flu like symptoms to pneumonia. Affected people may experience:
- fever
- flu like symptoms such as coughing, sore throat and headaches
- difficulty breathing
How you can help prevent novel coronavirus
Everyone should practice hygiene and other measures to protect against infections.
These measures include:
- washing your hands
- covering your mouth while coughing or sneezing
- avoiding contact with wild or farm animals
What to do if you become unwell
If you become unwell and suspect you may have symptoms of coronavirus, you must seek medical attention.
Please ring ahead of time to book your appointment
- advise the receptionist of your symptoms
- when you arrive remind the receptionist of where you recently traveled, you will be provided with a mask
- this will help make your doctor aware of your symptoms and your travel history.
Call 000 if you need urgent medical help.